Blend Sephardic and Ashkenazi-style charosets with apples, dates, and walnuts.
Whichever version you choose will yield a sweet, nutty spread thats delicious on top of matzo!
You cant go wrong!
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The Meaning of Charoset for Passover Seder
Charoset is traditionally served as part of the Passover Seder.
Charoset on matzo is meant to symbolize the mortar between the stones of the pyramids in Egypt.
My Favorite Charoset Recipe
My recipe is a mashup of Ashkenazi and Sephardic styles.
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With this recipe, you get the best of both worlds.
It keeps for up to two days in the fridge.
Just before serving, you could add a little more juice or a little more spice, to taste.
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Drain the dates before proceeding with the recipe.
Make This Recipe Your Own!
you could also use this recipe as a template and get creative.
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Oh, and feel free to add some Manischewitz if you just cant imagine charoset without it!
For more information on which apple varieties are best for baking, check out ourGuide to Apples.
Process them in 1-second pulses, until they are finely chopped.
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Transfer them to a bowl.
Reserve 1 tablespoon to use as a garnish.
Add the pitted dates and orange juice to the now-empty food processor.
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Process them until they form a thick paste, scraping down the sides if necessary.
Add the paste to the bowl with the chopped nuts.
Add the apple, cinnamon, and ginger to the bowl and stir to combine.
Taste the charoset and add more juice or wine, cinnamon, or ginger to taste.
The charoset can be served right away, or up to two days after it is prepared.
(Keep refrigerated.)
To garnish, sprinkle with the reserved tablespoon of walnuts.
